What a gorgeous broken-down castle! No really, the castle is in ruins, and will never be restored. The castle was built once before being destroyed in the Thirty-Years War and then subsequently rebuilt. After being rebuilt, in 1764 a tower was struck by lightning, causing a fire that burned down much of the castle. However, …
Hohenzollern castle is relatively unheard of, but it is definitely one you do not want to miss! Click to see beautiful countryside stretching for miles, historic bomb shelters, and gorgeous spiraling architecture!
Lichtenstein is a unique castle perched upon a hill, with an interesting history. Come find out what it is all about!
The Linderhof Palace was built by King Ludwig II, now located in a national park, tucked away in a mountain valley. It’s a large estate, with mythological elements. To the south of the castle is a sculpture of Venus, along with several giant water fountains, ponds, and terraces. To the north of the castle is …
Füssen is a charming little city, with a lot of great places to get ice cream, special bakeries, and restaurants. The old city is authentic, and filled with tourists, gifts, and good food. It seems like the locals and tourists do a great job of mixing in together. A lot of people also bike around …
Hohenschwangau castle is not as popular as it’s neighboring castle, Neuschwanstein, but I actually really enjoyed this castle, maybe even more than the iconic Neuschwanstein. I never really thought from the outside of Hohenschwangau that this castle looked attractive. It is painted an orangey-yellow, and reminds me of cheddar cheese. I guess I am not …
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Neuschwanstein was Ludwig II’s pride and joy, started in 1869 and completed in 1886. It is important to mention that when visiting this castle and Hohenschwangau, book tickets online to assure you are able to get a tour. Make sure you do this well in advance (like several months). If you need to get last …
Hannover is a moderately large city that consists of industrialism, modern aspect, and old historical buildings and landmarks, all mixed together into one place. For starters, it is certainly well populated. Lucas and I went walking around the city center for hours today, and it was teaming with people, even just after midday, when you …
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Stuttgart is a bigger city and it has a lot to offer. It reminds us of Chicago, but a lot cleaner. It is a big manufacturing hub, and has plants for Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and more. There are an ample number of museums in Stuttgart, including the Porsche Museum, the Mercedes-Benz Museum, and a museum …
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GAP) was originally two towns, that Hitler forced together in 1935 to prepare for the 1936 Olympics. The Olympic ski jump is still located in GAP, and they use it for training still to this day, for young and old alike. In the summer, they wet the turf down with a sprinkler before the …
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